Can I Bring My Dog on New Orleans streetcars? (2026 Pet Policy)
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Can I bring my dog on New Orleans streetcars?
Riding the St. Charles streetcar with a small dog is pure New Orleans. Keep it under 20 pounds and in a small carrier.
Checked against New Orleans Streetcars's own published rules on .
The short answer Small dogs, with a weight limit
Yes, small pets carried in small containers. RTA says small pets and comfort animals should weigh 20 pounds or less and ride in a small carrier.
- VerdictSmall dogs, with a weight limit
- Pet feeNo pet fare.
- Weight limit20 lb (pet)
For every train in the country in one place, start at our can my dog ride the train guide. Nearby, families also ask about dogs on Brightline, dogs on Tri-Rail, dogs on SunRail.
Quick check
Will my dog fit on New Orleans Streetcars?
Pick a breed or enter your dog's weight. We check it against New Orleans Streetcars's rule above.
New Orleans Streetcars pet rules, line by line
- Pets may ride if they are carried in small containers.
- RTA's rider message: small pets or comfort animals must be safely contained in a small carrier and weigh 20 pounds or less.
- Applies to buses, streetcars and ferries.
Popular dog breeds on New Orleans Streetcars
How the most popular breeds in the U.S. do against New Orleans Streetcars's rule, using typical adult weights and a 4 lb carrier. Your dog may be lighter or heavier, so check its real weight above.
| Breed | Typical adult weight | Can it ride? | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poodle (Toy) | 4 to 6 lb | Yes | 20 lb limit for the pet, in a carrier. |
| Poodle (Miniature) | 10 to 15 lb | Yes | 20 lb limit for the pet, in a carrier. |
| Poodle (Standard) | 40 to 70 lb | No | Over the 20 lb limit. |
| French Bulldog | 16 to 28 lb | Maybe | Only if your dog weighs about 20 lb or less. 20 lb limit for the pet, in a carrier. |
| Labrador Retriever | 55 to 80 lb | No | Over the 20 lb limit. |
| Golden Retriever | 55 to 75 lb | No | Over the 20 lb limit. |
| German Shepherd Dog | 50 to 90 lb | No | Over the 20 lb limit. |
| Dachshund (Miniature) | 8 to 11 lb | Yes | 20 lb limit for the pet, in a carrier. |
| Dachshund (Standard) | 16 to 32 lb | Maybe | Only if your dog weighs about 20 lb or less. 20 lb limit for the pet, in a carrier. |
| Chihuahua | 2 to 6 lb | Yes | 20 lb limit for the pet, in a carrier. |
| Yorkshire Terrier | 4 to 7 lb | Yes | 20 lb limit for the pet, in a carrier. |
| Shih Tzu | 9 to 16 lb | Yes | 20 lb limit for the pet, in a carrier. |
| Pomeranian | 3 to 7 lb | Yes | 20 lb limit for the pet, in a carrier. |
| Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | 13 to 18 lb | Yes | 20 lb limit for the pet, in a carrier. |
| Beagle | 20 to 30 lb | Maybe | Only if your dog weighs about 20 lb or less. 20 lb limit for the pet, in a carrier. |
| Goldendoodle (Miniature) | 15 to 35 lb | Maybe | Only if your dog weighs about 20 lb or less. 20 lb limit for the pet, in a carrier. |
| Goldendoodle (Standard) | 50 to 90 lb | No | Over the 20 lb limit. |
| Siberian Husky | 35 to 60 lb | No | Over the 20 lb limit. |
| Boston Terrier | 12 to 25 lb | Maybe | Only if your dog weighs about 20 lb or less. 20 lb limit for the pet, in a carrier. |
| Australian Shepherd | 40 to 65 lb | No | Over the 20 lb limit. |
| Miniature American Shepherd | 20 to 40 lb | Maybe | Only if your dog weighs about 20 lb or less. 20 lb limit for the pet, in a carrier. |
| Maltese | 4 to 7 lb | Yes | 20 lb limit for the pet, in a carrier. |
| Havanese | 7 to 13 lb | Yes | 20 lb limit for the pet, in a carrier. |
| Miniature Schnauzer | 11 to 20 lb | Yes | 20 lb limit for the pet, in a carrier. |
| Pit Bull (American Pit Bull Terrier) | 30 to 60 lb | No | Over the 20 lb limit. |
| American Staffordshire Terrier | 40 to 70 lb | No | Over the 20 lb limit. |
| Great Dane | 110 to 175 lb | No | Over the 20 lb limit. |
| Bulldog (English) | 40 to 50 lb | No | Over the 20 lb limit. |
| Pembroke Welsh Corgi | 24 to 30 lb | No | Over the 20 lb limit. |
Service dogs on New Orleans Streetcars
- Service animals are allowed on RTA buses, streetcars, ferries and paratransit.
Emotional support dogs: RTA groups comfort animals with small pets: 20 pounds or less, in a small carrier. Our service dog guide explains the difference.
Tips for riding New Orleans Streetcars with kids and a dog
- The St. Charles line's wooden seats are narrow, so a carrier that fits on your lap is best.
- The Canal Street ferry follows the same rule.
A page from Rally's ride
In the book, Rally's favorite moment is the window: the train starts, the ocean slides by, and a white bird keeps pace with the car. A dog who rides New Orleans Streetcars gets a version of that, as long as the rules above are met. The free coloring and activity pack has a coloring page of that window, if your kids want to draw their own dog in the seat.
Questions about dogs on New Orleans Streetcars
Can I bring my dog on New Orleans streetcars?
Yes, small pets carried in small containers. RTA says small pets and comfort animals should weigh 20 pounds or less and ride in a small carrier.
Does my dog need a carrier on New Orleans Streetcars?
Yes. New Orleans Streetcars only takes pets in a carrier, with a 20 pound limit for the pet.
Can I bring an emotional support dog on New Orleans Streetcars?
RTA groups comfort animals with small pets: 20 pounds or less, in a small carrier.
Are service dogs allowed on New Orleans Streetcars?
Service animals are allowed on RTA buses, streetcars, ferries and paratransit.
Can I bring a poodle on New Orleans streetcars?
Yes for Toy Poodles (4 to 6 lb). 20 lb limit for the pet, in a carrier. Yes for Miniature Poodles (10 to 15 lb). 20 lb limit for the pet, in a carrier. No for Standard Poodles (40 to 70 lb). Over the 20 lb limit. Trained service dogs of any breed can ride.
Can I bring a French Bulldog on New Orleans streetcars?
Maybe for a typical adult French Bulldog (16 to 28 lb). Only if your dog weighs about 20 lb or less. 20 lb limit for the pet, in a carrier. Trained service dogs of any breed can ride.
Can I bring a golden retriever on New Orleans streetcars?
No for a typical adult Golden Retriever (55 to 75 lb). Over the 20 lb limit. Trained service dogs of any breed can ride.
Where these rules come from
- RTA Rules and Etiquette(opens in a new tab)
Rules can change without notice, and crews have the final say on board. Check the operator's page before you ride. Rally Takes the Train isn't affiliated with New Orleans Regional Transit Authority.
- Checked at the sourceEvery rule on this page comes from the railroad's own website, not a pet blog.
- Re-checked oftenPet rules change. We note the date we last checked each one at the top of the page.
- A real corgiRally is the family's actual dog, which is why we care whether he'd fit under the seat.
Bring Rally on every ride
A five-minute, hand-painted picture book about a corgi's first train trip. $13.99 on Amazon.